Empowering wananchi is key to growth, says DP Kindiki

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with National Assembly majority leader Kimani Ichung'wah and nominated MP Sabina Chege in Molo on August 2, 2025/DPCS

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended ongoing empowerment initiatives amid criticism from some quarters.

Kindiki explained that it is aimed at boosting groups and Saccos at the grassroots, hence calling on Kenyans not to be distracted by those against it.

Speaking on Saturday in Molo during an economic empowerment event, Kindiki said the programme is an effort to complement government initiatives to increase income for the majority of Kenyans.

“The economy is built from the bottom up. That is why we are empowering those at the bottom of the economic pyramid,” he stated.

As he outlined the development projects in the roads, electricity, health, water and agriculture sectors, he said it is necessary to also economically empower those at the bottom to enable them to draw more income from the nation's growth.

“As we build more roads, increase electricity connection, improve healthcare and turnaround farm productivity, we will continue to support ordinary wananchi with whatever we can to better their lives,” he added.

In furtherance of the nation’s infrastructure expansion, the government will commence dualing of the Rironi-Mau Summit, which will ease movement from Nairobi to the Western parts of the country through Nakuru County.

Kindiki also assured the residents that the plan is on course and ground-breaking is planned for the coming weeks.

“We will break ground in a few weeks and ensure construction of the road that will see the economy of Nakuru and other counties along the highway to go up significantly,” he stated. 

While enumerating productive interventions implemented in various sectors to ensure better livelihoods, the DP said the administration will not relent in nation-building and the continued pursuit of economic growth.

In line with this, he said the provision of subsidised fertiliser will be enhanced with the focus on ways to make it cheaper and accessible after it was cut to Sh2, 500 per bag from Sh7,000 three years ago.

The construction of modern markets has picked up pace with Molo Constituency, a beneficiary of two in Molo and Elburgon towns.

The constituency has also been allocated Sh257 million for the expansion of last-mile electricity connections.